Rob Wittman

Virginia's 1st District

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  • Thanks for your tweets, folks. I'm headed to the House floor to vote. Keep your thoughts coming! #twittertues #va01
  • .@OldDominionMom Each day I drive from Montross to DC I work to bring Virginian common sense to the nation's capital
  • RT @OldDominionMom: @RobWittman Have any reassuring news for conservatives who have been under assault for 4 years by media & gov? We need …
  • @gieg1005 @Reaganomics3 Thank you for your thoughts, I am a cosponsor of this bill and will vote in favor.
  • RT @gieg1005: @RobWittman Please support H.R. 1797, the "District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"
  • @allentodd95 I voted for a bill in the House to keep rates from doubling. Hope the Senate will pass similar legislation.
  • RT @allentodd95: @RobWittman - As a student, I am concerned on my loans rates skyrocketing; what is your opinion on this?
  • @gletiecq Thanks for the retweet!
  • .@EMaher81 Please contact my office so that we can help you. I'm not satisfied with progress in the VA. Will keep working to fix this issue.
  • .@SwimmerInBlue It does call into question the scope of govt operations in evaluating personal information in interest of natl security
  • RT @EMaher81: @RobWittman Any progress on #EndtheVABacklog? It's approaching 2 years for me and several of my brothers and sisters.
  • .@allentodd95 I think there's an opportunity 2 do that in a way that assures border security & creates a system of assimilation w/o amnesty
  • RT @SwimmerInBlue: @RobWittman thoughts on NSA scandal?
  • RT @allentodd95: @RobWittman - Do you think we will reach sensible immigration reform in the near future?
  • .@edjbox I am listening to our farmers as well as those concerned w/ spending in various programs as the Farm Bill is debated this week.
  • RT @edjbox: @RobWittman please oppose this "farm" bill because it is wasteful bill consisting of food stamps and other things
  • .@EM923 I too am offended by charities that operate this way & will speak w/ other members on what can be done to prevent this in the future
  • .@edjbox The House hasn't yet considered immigration reform legislation, but I am watching as the Judiciary Comm considers several measures
  • RT @edjbox: @RobWittman please oppose the amnesty immigration bill in the House
  • .@patriotmom61 I support Rep. Price's efforts and have joined with Rep. Forbes in the Prevent IRS Overreach Act.
  • .@patriotmom61 I do not support the Senate immigration bill in its current form.
  • RT @patriotmom61: @RobWittman Please vote to support Rep Price's bill to get the IRS out of Obamacare. Also, oppose the horrible amnesty b…
  • Hey folks, I'm here to take your questions and concerns. What are your thoughts? #twittertues
  • .@Susan__Spears @FredRegChamber Thanks so much for having me. A great opportunity to share thoughts and hear concerns about Washington.
  • RT @Susan__Spears: Just had an excellent @FredRegChamber Trailblazer meeting with Congressman @RobWittman #BusinessSupport #fxbg http://t.
  • Rob will be here soon to take your questions + comments on issues in a @twitter Q&A. Share your thoughts! #va01 #fxbg #nnk #rva #hrva #tcot
  • RT @JENin140: @RobWittman @RepMGriffith appreciate your thrift on the taxpayer dime, Congressmen. https://t.co/xj3ZuhKvUz #VA #VApol #Virg
  • @RepMGriffith, I’ll see your missing hubcaps and raise you a beat-up bumper. My 2005 Toyota is at 362K and counting! @JudyKurtz
  • RT @NewsInTheBurg: Tornado Warning has expired for #Fxbg, Stafford, Spotsy, Culpeper. But, Tornado Warning remains in effect for K.G. Count…
  • RT @NewsInTheBurg: More on the ***tornado warning*** area / path for #Fxbg, Spotsylvania, Stafford - http://t.co/g06kOnIGQ9
  • RT @WTOP: Weather Alert: A tornado warning has been issued for Fredericksburg and parts of Culpeper, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties unt…
  • Debate on important legislation for the nation's #defense has begun. Rob will speak on this legislation later today #FY14NDAA
  • RT @LarryOConnor: Tomorrow: @LannyDavis, @stuartvarney & Rep. @RobWittman (R-VA) on @WMALMornings 5a-9a. See you then! @heatherlsmith
  • About to talk with @WMALMornings @brianwilsondc @larryoconnor - tune in! http://t.co/exufpGqlSn
  • Follow #FY14NDAA for updates on HASC NDAA mark-up
  • RT @HASCRepublicans: #HASC #FY14NDAA Markup streaming live at 10AM http://t.co/k79SumBs9z and throughout the day. Archived video available …
  • The House is currently debating Wittman-sponsored legislation http://t.co/6gP5YTf8rC #conservation
  • RT @GOPLeader: The House is meeting today at 2 p.m. for legislative business. http://t.co/mMKdt1fjzZ
  • Just released: the text of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. Read it here: http://t.co/Zad9vfpbqq #FY14NDAA
  • Wittman pushes again to put military officer in charge of Arlington National Cemetery http://t.co/gWrGWqs10j
  • Rob's interview with @13News @13MikeGooding on BRAC measure #FY14NDAA #hrva http://t.co/nwyzlnQZxa
  • RT @MarkWarner: My op-ed w/@RobWittman in @RTDNEWS: A collaborative approach to Chesapeake Bay restoration: http://t.co/1BZhn10IRa
  • Folks, thanks for your comments and questions. Please continue to stay engaged! #va01 #fxbg #hrva #nnk #nova #rva
  • .@RBShockey The administration has been given flexibility not 2 use furloughs. I will continue 2 speak out 4 more action to avoid furloughs.
  • .@RBShockey By the way, that's a beautiful bass in your picture! You appear to be quite the accomplished fisherman.
  • .@RBShockey I have voted multiple times to stop this and have written several letters to Sec. Hagel requesting that he not use furloughs.
  • Yesterday we had a secure briefing on Benghazi and the military's response efforts. I continue to support a select committee on this issue.
  • My focus as chairman of Readiness Subcommittee is to ensure the military has what it needs to face any challenge w/ overwhelming superiority
  • Looking fwd to 1st steps in the '14 NDAA process tmrw when we report out the section of the legislation from my subcommittee on Readiness
  • .@MelissaMelimac Thank you. Now, more than ever, we need to reform our antiquated and inequitable system of taxation. Time to make it fair.
  • .@secondpatriot76 I haven't heard from constituent groups, but I have heard of Virginia groups. Some of their members may live in #va01.
  • .@YCSD Thanks for inviting me to come and learn more about the great work Peninsula Boys and GIrls Club is doing for our community.
  • Hey folks, I'm here to take your questions in a Wednesday session of #twittertues. What are your thoughts? #va01
  • via @GOPoversight "The IRS - Targeting Americans for their Political Beliefs" streaming LIVE on @YouTube 930AM http://t.co/CCpJY1qk3A
  • RT @MarkWarner: .@RobWittman and I introduced #ChesBay legislation today that will help improve coordination, maximize funding: http://t.co
  • Pleased that companion legislation to my #chesbay clean-up bill introduced in the Senate by @MarkWarner http://t.co/0V5FfEtSOW
  • In trying times such as these, we truly need the love and support of our communities. #PrayForOklahoma
  • My thoughts and prayers are with the people of #Oklahoma.
  • The House Ways and Means Committee #IRS hearing has started. You can watch here: http://t.co/mjZTLFg0SO
  • Rob will be speaking on #DoD furloughs on the House floor shortly - tune in! http://t.co/6gP5YTf8rC
  • Rob will be here shortly to take your questions in a live Q&A - what's on your mind? #va01 #fxbg #nnk #rva #hrva
  • Miss Facebook Q&A yesterday? Visit Rob's page to see his comments on spending, Obamacare repeal, Benghazi + more https://t.co/5LxqYW0fKR
  • Congress must rein in spending + that should begin with... waste, fraud, and abuse at every level of gov. More: https://t.co/5LxqYW0fKR
  • RT @NatResources: Natural Resources GOP #FF @DocHastings @repdonyoung @replouiegohmert @RepRobBishop @RepDLamborn @RobWittman @RepPaulBroun
  • Don't miss Rob's Q&A on Facebook today - add your thoughts and questions https://t.co/5LxqYW0fKR #va01 #fxbg #nnk #rva #hrva
  • I am a cosponsor of legislation to create a select committee to independently investigate what happened that night in #Benghazi
  • Notable hearing going on now RT @GOPoversight WATCH the #Benghazi hearing live on http://t.co/gBlgHeqDgZ starting at 11:30.
  • Thanks for your tweets. Please stay engaged! #twittertues #va01
  • .@CalebTyler22 Thanks for your visit today and information on vector control issues w/ mosquitoes.
  • .@VAGeogAlliance Current requirements in NCLB are unacceptable. We need for states 2 have control over the measure of student achievement.
  • @faoliveri Happy to chat. Pls contact my office and we can set something up.
  • .@faoliveri It's unacceptable under the current shipbuilding plan to retire ships faster than we are building them.
  • .@faoliveri More definition in the shipbuilding plan for surface combatant construction is needed.
  • House will be voting on the Working Families Flexibility Act this wk, to allow comp leave in lieu of overtime pay, if employees so choose.
  • Hey folks, what's on your mind? I'm here for a few min to take your questions! #twittertues #va01
  • "We need to be thanking our federal employees for the job they do." @robwittman this morning on @NewsTalk1230FVA #psrw #va01
  • Rob discussed his @RCDefense #military #readiness piece on the radio this morning. Link here: http://t.co/DMsIda41Ua
  • Rob is live now with Ted Schubel on @NewsTalk1230FVA - discussing #military #spending + more. To listen: http://t.co/x7RU9zBkDc #fxbg #va01
  • RT @RCDefense: Top of RCD this morning: @RobWittman says Congress must address crisis in military readiness in the FY14 NDAA. http://t.co/X
  • Thanks folks! Keep your tweets coming. Thanks for the engagement. Always appreciate your questions, concerns, and ideas! #va01 #twittertues
  • .@Brackintology Thanks, I'm focused on working as hard as I can for folks in the district & communicating with them directly. Stay engaged!
  • RT @Brackintology: @RobWittman Congressman, will you consider going on @ColbertReport for Better Know a District? I think you would do grea…
  • .@GRACE4LIBERTY NCLB must be reauthorized to give control back to states & local govts. Mandates from fed govt w/o funding create problems.
  • RT @GRACE4LIBERTY: @RobWittman what are your plans to improve K-12 education? #TwitterTues #VA01
  • .@MelissaMelimac I'm working to get more members to sign on to the Fair Tax. Tweet other members to ask 4 support! Tax system needs reform.
  • RT @MelissaMelimac: @RobWittman How can we help get FairTax passed? Thanks for your support!
  • .@FresnoFireChief Definitely! Going to new Stafford Fire and Rescue recruit installation ceremony this week. Hope you're well, Rob.
  • RT @FresnoFireChief: @RobWittman Hi Rob! I hope you're taking care of my friends in Stafford County.
  • .@marta_ryan HR 3 on the Keystone Pipeline is of great interest and I would like to see action.
  • RT @marta_ryan: @RobWittman a lot of your cosponsored bills have been sent to committees and to the senate. Any updates? H.R.2 and 3 for st…
  • .@mastergrape Funding bill that passed didnt require furloughs. It's an agency decision. My hope is FAA leaders make judicious decisions.
  • RT @mastergrape: @RobWittman if FAA wont reprogram grant money to cover furloghs why not defund the grants and other such funds?
  • .@AmericanMind I support a return to regular order & a balanced budget amendment 2 avoid these CRs and reduce our debt & deficit
  • RT @AmericanMind: @RobWittman - Why does the @GOP-led House keep approving CRs that run up trillion dollar deficits on my kids? Still suppo…
  • .@changed_by_love I've shared my condolences w/ those who represent the Boston area & have signaled my willingness to help in any way I can.
  • RT @changed_by_love: @RobWittman hi Rob, what is your office doing for Boston, if anything?
  • .@SteveSkojec We will definitely work to gain the facts behind all aspects of what happened in Boston & assure transparency w/ these facts.
  • RT @SteveSkojec: Rep. @RobWittman, please lend your support to Reps. Duncan, McCaul, King, and Miller. Ask DHS for accountability! http://t
  • Hey folks, I'm here for a few minutes to take your questions. What are your thoughts? #twittertues #va01
  • Folks, thanks so much for staying engaged. Please keep your tweets coming in the future! #twittertues #va01 #nnk #hrva #fxbg #rva